The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board determined that the rezoning of two properties located next to South Glenburnie Road is consistent with the land use plan and in the public interest. The City of New Bern’s Development Services staff asked the […]
This Saturday, March 11, New Bern Fire-Rescue is hosting a firetruck pull and open house at Headquarters Fire Station located at 1401 Neuse Boulevard. The firetruck pull is scheduled for 8 am-10 am and the open house is scheduled for 10 am
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New Bern Fire-Rescue is saving property and lives thanks to the Assistance to Firefighters grant provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant funds total $304,451 and have been used to update the department’s fleet of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
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Thanks to a generous grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, New Bern Fire-Rescue will be able to replace a swift water rescue boat damaged during hurricane Florence. Fire-Rescue learned last week that the department will be awarded the $34,138.93 disaster recovery grant.
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First responders invite the community to participate & give blood New Bern Fire-Rescue and the New Bern Police Department are joining forces with the American Red Cross to encourage the community to donate life-saving blood at the Battle of the Badges on
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Class 2 rating should lower insurance premiums Businesses and homeowners could see a reduction in their property insurance after a recent state inspection and audit of New Bern Fire-Rescue. The inspection and audit were performed by the NC Department of Insurance and
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New Bern Fire-Rescue is launching its first-ever “Fill a Fire Truck” food drive which kicked off on Black Friday, November 24th. The goal of the food drive is to help City of New Bern employees and local families who are in need
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New Bern Fire-Rescue Division Chief Jim McConnell has been selected Fire Officer of the Year by the Eastern Carolina Firefighters’ Association (ECFA), a division of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association. He received the honor last night at the ECFA’s quarterly meeting,
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